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Here are the top  evidence-backed benefits of red light therapy.

1. Collagen Production: Reduce Wrinkles & Scars

Red light therapy has a long list of benefits. But, when people talk about RLT, they’re generally referring to it in the context of skin care. RLT’s ability to stimulate balanced collagen production is what makes it one of your skin’s best friends.

Anti-Aging

As we age, our body stops producing collagen. This leads to all the common signs of aging: wrinkles, sagging skin, and more. High collagen levels are critical to having soft, smooth, and firm skin.

Unlike other skin treatments like intense pulsed light (IPL), RLT does not damage your skin to induce tissue repair. It skips directly to stimulating skin repair and rejuvenation .

RLT can help brighten and tighten your skin, making you look years younger! Other anti-aging benefits of red light therapy include reduced undereye wrinkles, forehead wrinkles, laugh lines, and crow’s feet.

In a study of 136 people, the majority of participants noticed fewer wrinkles and fine lines, smoother skin, and improved skin appearance after using RLT. Collagen ultrasonography scans (aka what scientists used to measure the collagen in your skin) taken before and after treatments revealed significantly improved collagen density .

Reduce Scars And Stretch Marks

Beyond facial benefits, red light therapy can also help reduce scars and stretch marks. By promoting the formation of normal, healthy skin cells, RLT can improve your overall skin complexion, leaving your skin feeling soft and smooth.

While RLT is not guaranteed to completely eliminate scars and stretch marks, it has been shown to lighten them and reduce any associated redness.

RLT does, however, make a great preventative measure. Its wound-healing and collagen-producing benefits can prevent future scars and stretch marks from forming.

With all these benefits, it’s no wonder why RLT should be in everyone’s skin care routine.

Stop Acne Breakouts

Red light therapy is commonly used by people to clear up their acne.

 

RLT has immense benefits for your skin and can boost your self-confidence. Several scientific studies have shown how RLT can be used to successfully treat acne . Because RLT works by reducing inflammation and sebum production, it’s a great way to not only manage your latest breakout but also prevent future breakouts.

In other words, RLT can reduce skin redness and make sure sebum isn’t clogging up your pores.

What’s even more appealing to a lot of people is that RLT is a natural remedy that has zero side effects and is well-tolerated by all skin types! No harsh chemicals required.

Treat Psoriasis And Rosacea

While red light therapy for psoriasis is still being studied, the preliminary findings are extremely promising.

In one study, researchers used RLT on people with chronic psoriasis that had resisted conventional treatments. In just four to five weeks, most saw their conditions improve by 60-100% [3].

For rosacea, most of the studies look at red light with blue light, rather than just red light. People who were exposed to both reported significantly less redness, itching, and burning after five weeks [4].

There are, however, plenty of people who report successfully treating rosacea with red light therapy [5].

All-in-all, when it comes to improving the health of your skin cells, RLT is a promising alternative to conventional treatments.